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Porsche Cayenne Electric is officially launched in Malaysia with SUV and Coupé variants. Built on PPE platform, it features dual-motor AWD, 113kWh battery pack, max 669km WLTP range and 390kW ultra-fast charging, marking the brand's third all-electric model.

China's mandatory national standard for autonomous driving safety requirements (GB 44721—2026) has been approved and will take effect on July 1, 2027. The standard applies to vehicles with L3 and L4 highly automated driving systems (Class M and N), excluding automatic parking systems. It requires automakers to establish lifecycle safety guarantees covering product design, manufacturing and post-deployment, ensuring the autonomous system achieves safety levels at least equivalent to a competent driver without posing unreasonable risks. The standard specifies dynamic driving task requirements across scenarios and minimum risk strategy triggers. Human-machine interaction must include clear activation/deactivation prompts, and L3 systems require driver takeover monitoring. Compared to the UN ADS GTR, China's standard provides more detailed technical requirements tailored to its road traffic environment.

Changan has announced that the Qinyuan Q06 will begin pre-sales on September 4. Positioned as a mid-size SUV on the SDA Tianxun architecture with a 2,940mm wheelbase, it features the Taihang distributed electric drivetrain. The exterior adopts a floating-light aesthetic with a closed grille, ring-style LED light bar and three-piece air intakes. The chassis uses a full-aluminum front double-wishbone and rear five-link suspension. Interior highlights include a new three-spoke steering wheel, floating central screen, HUD, and ambient lighting, plus rear entertainment display, tray table, zero-gravity passenger seat and in-car refrigerator. All variants come standard with the Tianxun intelligent ADAS featuring lidar. The Q06 targets the mid-size NEV SUV market with both intelligent driving and refined chassis dynamics.

SAIC Audi has officially launched the 2026 A7L, with seven variants priced between 418,700 and 666,200 yuan. As a mid-cycle refresh, the model retains the current design with dimensions of 5,076/1,908/1,429mm and a 3,026mm wheelbase. Special editions include the Black Shadow and RS Performance variants, featuring S Line exterior kit, black exterior accents and red brake calipers. Interior colorways span four options, with special editions adding powered front seats with memory, heated front and rear seats, a panoramic sunroof, keyless entry and automatic parking assist. The 55TFSI pairs a 3.0L turbocharged V6 with 48V mild-hybrid (340hp/500Nm), while the 45TFSI uses a 2.0L turbo (245hp/370Nm), both mated to a 7-speed wet dual-clutch. All variants except the 45TFSI Luxury feature Audi's quattro AWD system. The 2026 A7L strengthens SAIC Audis presence in the premium large sedan segment with a comprehensive lineup.

BYD has introduced a new exterior colour called Gemilang Blue for the Atto 3 facelift in Malaysia, inspired by the Merdeka spirit and essentially a rebranded Iris Blue from the European RWD Evo, exclusively available on the RWD Premium variant. In conjunction with national day celebrations, the Premium is offered at an exclusive price of RM124,800—RM14,000 lower than its original RM138,800 tag, undercutting even the FWD Ultra (RM125,800). The Premium delivers 313PS/380Nm from its rear motor, hitting 0-100km/h in 5.5 seconds. Its 74.88kWh Blade LFP battery provides up to 510km WLTP range, while the upgrade to 800V architecture enables 220kW DC fast charging (10-80% in ~25 minutes). Warranty remains six-year/150,000km vehicle and eight-year/160,000km battery/motor coverage. The new shade joins four existing colours. BYD is leveraging Merdeka celebrations with a limited colour and promotional pricing to boost Atto 3 facelift sales.

After conquering the luxury MPV market with the Denza D9, BYD is targeting the more accessible segment with the M9 (known as Xia in China), now confirmed for right-hand-drive markets including Australia. Unlike the D9 which leads with an EV option, the M9 is exclusively a plug-in hybrid, using the fifth-generation DM-i system with a 1.5L turbo four-cylinder paired to a front electric motor (272PS/315Nm supported by a 156PS/225Nm engine). Two Blade LFP battery options are offered: 20.39kWh for the Dynamic and 36.6kWh for the Premium, delivering up to 145km WLTP EV range and 850km combined. At 5,145mm long with a 3,045mm wheelbase, it is 105mm shorter and 115mm lower than the D9. The exterior adopts the Dynasty design language with a full-height grille and cascading taillights, while the interior features a 12.3-inch instrument display, 15.6-inch infotainment screen, 26-inch head-up display and zero-gravity second-row seats with nine airbags. Arriving in Australian showrooms in Q4, BYD is deploying the M9 to complete its PHEV MPV coverage across virtually every market sector, with other right-hand-drive markets potentially following.